This program is an excellent introduction to the methods of joining metals. It discusses the advantages of welding over non-welding methods and details both fusion and non-fusion methods. Students will gain insight into the required equipment and operating procedures, preparation of materials for welding and specific safety considerations. Non-fusion methods such as Soldering, Brazing, Bronze Welding and Spot Welding are outlined. Fusion methods such as Shield Metallic Arc Welding, MIG, TIG and Oxy Acetylene are demonstrated. Specific joints, such as Butt Joints and Filet Joints are explained.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Keeping a Job
You’ve done the research, interviewed fantastically and walked into a great job. Now you need to prove yourself. We look at staying in the job and avoiding ways of losing it. We cover: understanding your workplace, knowing your work, goal-setting and fitting in with the workplace culture. We show that understanding the company vision and how the company operates and communicates is as important for a new employee as understanding the specific tasks of the job. This is a must-see for all students about to enter the job market.
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Leading the Pack: Innovations in Food Packaging
In this fascinating, informative program, we look at 10 innovative food packaging products including: biodegradable plastic, winners of the Packaging Council of Australia industry awards, plastic bags that ‘breathe’ like paper and packaging techniques of the future. Following extensive research with teachers, we explore the technical and creative aspects of the innovations, along with the factors that have driven their development. Throughout the program terminology such as “aseptic”, “active”, “environmental” and “modified atmosphere” packaging is explained.
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Looks Good Enough to Eat: Food Presentation
It’s one thing to make a nutritious meal, but whether it looks good enough to eat is another. This program examines the techniques used to present food in its best light and focuses on the relationships between color, texture and taste. It is presented by chef Brendan Hill A.S.C.C.A., who demonstrates how to transform the presentation of a bland looking dinner by making minor changes to the main ingredients.
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Macromolecules One: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Nucleic Acids
With the aid of high quality graphics and animations, this program covers three major categories of biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids and the nucleic acids RNA and DNA. It clearly explains the structure and biological roles of each type of macromolecule and examines similarities and differences between them, using many biological examples. The first of two programs on the subject, ‘Macromolecules 1’ is essential viewing for all senior biology students.
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Macromolecules Two: Proteins and Proteomics
Macromolecules Two completes our coverage of biological macromolecules by examining the structure and function of proteins. We also introduce and explain the Proteome. Proteomics, or the analysis of protein structure and protein interactions, is defined and the tools of Proteomics are explained with graphics and footage from a Proteomics laboratory. An example of an application of proteomics, the development of the anti viral drug Relenza, is also examined.
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Making Photographs
Making Photographs explores all aspects of photography – its beginnings, its purposes and uses, its rules and its role in the media. This program is an excellent resource for students who are beginning to study photography or who want to develop greater depth in their understanding and practice.
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Ten Things Not to do in an Interview
This engaging program counts down the top ten things not to do in a job interview.
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Inside Your Feelings
Grief is one of the hardest human emotions to bear. Children find it hard to handle the complexity of feelings involved. Inside Your Feelings is a powerful educational program, produced in response to the needs of children and those who teach and counsel them.
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Inspiration for Design
This case study program looks at the work of Nicola Cerini and Vicki Mason. Nicola works with textiles and Vicki in jewelry. They both use botanical themes and motifs in their work. Students will gain an understanding of design elements as the aesthetics of their products are discussed. The quality and function of each product is also explored in detail. The designers discuss their choice of materials, the construction processes, the level of finish achieved and how each product has been designed to suit the body. Finally the products are assessed by industry buyers: do the products fulfill their purpose?